Counseling Services
Counseling Staff
Jamie White 8th Grade
(510) 793-9090
Extension 58180
Monday - Friday
jwhite@fusdk12.net
Mark Banez 7th Grade
(510) 793-9090
Extension 58120
Monday - Friday
mbanez@fusdk12.net
Suzanne Aryiss
(510) 793-9090
Extension 58520
saryiss@fusdk12.net
The following are some of the services available to students at Thornton Junior High School. Parents may arrange for an appointment with the counselor by telephoning (510) 793-9090 and entering the counselor extension or by emailing. Students may sign up to see the counselor by stopping by the Business Office before school, during passing period, lunch, or after school and filling out a yellow request slip.
Academic Counseling
¨ Make six year plans
¨ Promotion status checks to include grades and testing
¨ Assist students and families with short-term action plans through our Student Study Teams (SST’s)
¨ Conferences with students, teachers and parents
¨ Assist students with course selections during registration
¨ Assist with transition of 6th graders to 7th grade and 8th graders to high school
¨ Parent Nights
¨ College entrance requirements reviewed with all students annually
¨ Referrals to intervention programs and academic support resources
¨ Conferences with identified At Risk students and parent
¨ Guidance in study skills, organization, and time management
¨ Evaluate all new students’ records when entering school for proper placement in classes
¨ Referrals for alternative educational placement as needed
Personal Counseling
¨ Orientation for incoming students
¨ Referrals to social service agencies
¨ Crisis counseling
¨ Parent conferences and student appointments upon request
¨ Small-group counseling on a variety of topics
¨ Conflict resolution
¨ Anti-bullying classroom presentations
Career & College
¨ Classroom presentations
¨ 7th and 8th grade planning and making a six year plan
¨ Goal setting
¨ UC/CSU/Private University/Community College/High School information
¨ Career exploration activities (i.e. Naviance and guest speakers)
¨ Promote college-related programs and events
Where else can I get help?
| Alameda County Child Protective Services | (510) 259-1800 |
| Alameda County Mental Health | (510) 795-2434 |
| Al-Anon/Al-Teen | (510) 276-2270 |
| Alcoholics Anonymous | (510) 839-8900 |
| California Youth Crisis Line | (800) 843-5200 |
| Fremont Fire/Police Department | 911 |
| Fremont Hospital (CPC) | (510) 796-1100 |
| La Familia Counseling Services | (510) 881-5921 |
| The Parent Project | (510) 574-2148 or (510) 574-2100 |
| S.A.V.E. (Shelter Against Violent Environments) | (510) 794-6055 |
| Second Chance | (510) 792-4357 |
| Teen Parents Program—Cal-SAFE (F.U.S.D.) | (510) 657-9155 |
| Tri-Cities Health Center | (510) 770-8131 |
| Youth & Family Services | (510) 574-2100 |
| Poison Control | (800) 876-4766 |
| Rape Crisis Line (Fremont) | (510) 845-7273 |
| Crisis Support Services of Alameda County Text Hotline | TEXT SAFE TO 20121 |
